1. Elements of Music

2. Dynamics Dynamics: the loudness and softness of music.
Sometimes this is called volume.
Music often changes dynamics - gradually or suddenly – going from loud to soft or from soft to loud.

3. Example:
“The Legend of Danny Boy” The Washington Winds

4. Technical Terms crescendo – gradually louder
decrescendo – gradually softer
pianissimo – very soft
piano – soft
mezzo piano – slightly soft (medium)

5. Technical Terms continued…
mezzo forte – slightly loud (medium)
forte – loud
fortissimo – very loud

6. Softest Loudest pianissimo piano mezzo-piano mezzo-forte forte
fortissimo
Softest
Loudest

7. Connecting Dynamics to Colour…
How does the dynamic level change the mood?
“Master of Puppets” – Metallica k
Write down the mood you feel when listening to this song.
Write down the dynamic level.
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8. Connecting continued…
“River Flows in You” - Yiruma u0
Write down the mood you feel when listening to this song.
Write down the dynamic level.